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Saint-Sévère, QC

Quebec

Saint-Sévère is a small town in Quebec with a population of 337. Residents earn $77,500 per year, which is 3% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
337 Population 28/sq mi density
$77,500 Median Income $44,800 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$850 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$77,500 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $77,500
3% higher than US avg
Home Value $180,000
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.8%
35% lower than US avg
Median Rent $850
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.4%
217% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.5%
31% lower than US avg

How Saint-Sévère Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population337
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density28/mi²
Male / Female49% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$77,500
Per Capita$44,800
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty8.5%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$850
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units145
Rent Burden0.0%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain41.8 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation180 ft (55 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+21.8%
Graduate+3.6%

Community

Commute23 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Saint-Sévère a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Sévère receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saint-Sévère offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Sévère is $77,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.4%, unemployment is notably high. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Sévère is $180,000, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Sévère has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches, including 14.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Saint-Sévère has a population of 337 with a density of 28 people per square mile, spread across 12.3 square miles. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50% female and 48.5% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0% of residents, while 98.5% speak Spanish. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

337
Total Population
28
People / sq mi
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
12.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Sévère vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish98.5%
635% above US avg
Other Languages1.5%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Sévère vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Sévère is $77,500, which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,800 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 11.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 34.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint-Sévère vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,500
3% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.4%
217% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.5%
31% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.6 min
Drive Alone91.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home34.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Sévère is $180,000, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below the national average of $1,163). There are 145 total housing units in the city. 0.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,000
36% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$850
27% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.9%
Renter-Occupied24.1%
Housing Units145

Property Tax

In Saint-Sévère, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Saint-Sévère vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Saint-Sévère has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.6°F
27% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.8 inches
10% above US avg
Snowfall14.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area12.3 sq mi (31.9 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates46.3474°N, 72.9001°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 11°F (-11°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.5 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
November 33°F (0°C) 3.9 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 3.3 in

Saint-Sévère has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F — from 8°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").

21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35% below the national average of 33.7%. 21.8% have completed high school. 3.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 91.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.8%
35% below US avg
High School+21.8%
Graduate Degree+3.6%
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density28/sq mi
Total Area12.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.6 min
Drive Alone91.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home34.8%

Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Sévère

What is the population of Saint-Sévère?

Saint-Sévère has a population of 337 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 12.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50% female and 48.5% male.

Is Saint-Sévère expensive to live in?

Saint-Sévère is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $77,500, 3% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $180,000 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Sévère?

Saint-Sévère has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.8 inches, with 14.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Saint-Sévère?

The job market in Saint-Sévère faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.4% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 34.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Sévère?

The median home value in Saint-Sévère is $180,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $850.

How are the schools in Saint-Sévère?

21.8% of adults in Saint-Sévère hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.8% have completed high school. 3.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Saint-Sévère?

The obesity rate in Saint-Sévère is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Saint-Sévère?

The average commute in Saint-Sévère is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 91.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 34.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Sévère?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Sévère is 100% White. 0% of residents speak only English at home, while 98.5% speak Spanish. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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